December 2009

Invictus and the Next 25 Years: Affirmative Action in the US and South Africa

by kris bishop December 28, 2009

The University of Michigan Press’ new release The Next Twenty-five Years explores an important branch of the continuing racial tensions portrayed in films like Clint Eastwood’s “Invictus” (Latin for “unconquered”), launching a penetrating exploration of affirmative action’s continued place in 21st-century higher education in both the US and South Africa. The Next Twenty-five Years assembles the viewpoints of some of the most influential scholars, educators, university leaders, and public officials. Its comparative essays span the political spectrum and dissect debates in two nations to elucidate the legal, political, social, economic, and moral dimensions of affirmative action in higher education and [...]

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Two UMP titles are Michigan Notable Books

by Heather Newman December 17, 2009

Two University of Michigan Press titles were selected as 2010 Michigan Notable Books recently.

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Have You Signed Up Yet?: Newsletter for the Digital Humanities @digitalculturebooks and the UM/HASTAC Digital Humanities Publication Prize

by kris bishop December 16, 2009

The University of Michigan Press and the Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Advanced Collaboratory (HASTAC) announced on Monday the launch of The University of Michigan Series in Digital Humanities@digitalculturebooks and the UM/ HASTAC Digital Humanities Publication Prize. Sign up HERE for news and announcements for the Series and accompanying Publication Prize.  (Click HERE to sign up for other UMP newsletters.)

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UM Press readies 500 ebooks for sale

by Heather Newman December 15, 2009

The University of Michigan Press is pleased to announce its newest milestone: 500 books available for sale in digital editions ranging from Kindle to academic subscription.

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The University of Michigan Series in Digital Humanities@digitalculturebooks and the UM/HASTAC Digital Humanities Publication Prize

by The University of Michigan Press December 14, 2009

The University of Michigan Press and the Humanities, Arts, Science, and Technology Advanced Collaboratory (HASTAC) are pleased to announce the launch of The University of Michigan Series in Digital Humanities@digitalculturebooks and the UM/ HASTAC Digital Humanities Publication Prize.  The series editors are Julie Thompson  Klein  (Wayne State University), Tara McPherson (University of Southern California) and Tom Finholt (University of Michigan).  The series advisory board members are Cathy Davidson (Duke University), Sidonie Smith (University of Michigan), Daniel Herwitz (University of Michigan), Wendy Chun (Brown University), and Kathleen Fitzpatrick (Pomona College).

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